About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Primary Health Care Manager to join its team in Drakenstein, located within the vibrant Western Cape. This role is pivotal in driving strategic leadership and operational management across various health services in the region. By overseeing clinic-based and community-based services, the Primary Health Care Manager will contribute significantly to the health and well-being of the local community, ensuring that essential health services are not only accessible but also of the highest quality.
In this position, you will be responsible for implementing the Community-Oriented Primary Care approach while managing a wide array of support services, including pharmacy operations and information management. Your work will directly impact the lives of residents in Drakenstein, making it a fulfilling opportunity for anyone passionate about public service and community health.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to delivering quality health services to all South Africans. Its mission encompasses a broad spectrum of health initiatives aimed at enhancing the healthcare system and promoting the health of communities. Working within this department means being part of a collective effort to improve health outcomes, address the burden of disease, and foster a collaborative environment with various stakeholders. The work you do here is essential, as it shapes the future of healthcare in South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Provide strategic leadership and governance for primary health care services within the Drakenstein Sub-District.
- Oversee operational management, ensuring quality assurance and effective service delivery.
- Implement the Community-Oriented Primary Care approach to enhance health services.
- Manage critical support services, including pharmacy, data systems, and infrastructure.
- Ensure sound financial planning and budget management, with an emphasis on compliance.
- Handle workforce planning, human resource processes, and staff development.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with healthcare stakeholders, including NGOs and local municipalities.
What You’ll Need
- A health-related qualification at NQF level 7, allowing registration with the HPCSA, SANC, or SAPC.
- Relevant management experience in a healthcare environment.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong knowledge of the district health system and primary healthcare practices in South Africa.
- Proficiency in computer literacy and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: A health-related qualification at NQF level 7 that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Nursing Council (SANC) or South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).Experience: Appropriate management experience in an appropriate healthcare environment.
Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Driver’s licence.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of the district health system.
A firm grasp of the principles and practice of primary healthcare in the South African context.
Computer literacy.
Ability to communicate (verbal and written).
Job Duties
Provide strategic leadership, governance, operational management, quality assurance and oversight of Primary Health Care services within the Sub- District, including clinic-based and community-based services, oral health services, the implementation of the Community-Oriented Primary Care approach, burden of disease management, internal policy and procedure development, monitoring and evaluation systems, and complaints management.Oversee the effective management of critical support services on the Primary Health Care platform, including pharmacy services, information management and data systems, infrastructure, equipment, cleaning services and security services.
Ensure sound financial planning, budget management and expenditure control, including demand management, stock control, asset management and compliance with audit requirements.
Manage workforce planning and human resource processes, including labour relations, disciplinary matters, performance management and the development of staff within the Sub-District Primary Health Care platform.
Establish and maintain effective liaison, collaboration and network with relevant stakeholders within the ecosystem, including hospitals, non-governmental organizations, private service providers, municipalities and community structures, and promote the effective functioning of clinic committees.
